How are things going,
@BadPinkTink?
I am looking into traveling to Ireland in early May. I have been double-vaccinated, boostered, and am currently recovering from covid (got it at Disney Marathon Weekend), so I am not terribly concerned about catching or spreading it unless a new variant comes out by then, which is entirely possible, of course.
I can read what the official stance is regarding travel to Ireland, but I'm more interested in what the people's stance is about tourists. Are we wanted right now, or do we make natives uncomfortable? If the Irish people would rather have Americans stay away, I'd rather stay away.
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Bookmark this page , it gives an overview of the current restrictions and requirements
Public health measures in place right now
From Department of the Taoiseach; Department of Health
Last updated on 14 January 2022
At the moment Ireland is going through a surge, we hit record highs of 23,000 cases in a 24 hour period a few days ago. This might not seem a lot but we only have a population of 5 million. Todays number is 17000 cases in the last 24 hours so it is starting to drop.
These are the current restrictions, which will be reviewed in February.
We still have mask mandates in all indoor public places, as well as on public transport.
All pubs, restaurants, cinemas and theatres have to close by 8pm. You need proof of covid vaccine for pubs, restaurants, cinemas and theatres. We use a digital Covid Cert on our phones which has a QR code. Its table service only (no counter service) with 1 metre between tables, a maximum of 6 adults per table and no multiple table bookings and no intermingling.
All indoor events such as sports events also close at 8pm, and before 8pm capacity is limited to 50% of venue capacity or 1,000 attendees, whichever is the lower.
Nightclubs are closed.
We are advised to limit household gatherings to no more that 4 households.
We also have a work from home if possible guidance.
To enter Ireland you will need to fill out a Passenger Locator Form 72 hours or less before arrival to Ireland.
Vaccinated or recovered travellers into Ireland are required to present evidence of a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) or other acceptable proof of vaccination/previous COVID-19 infection prior to travel
Travellers that are not vaccinated or recovered are required to present evidence of a negative ('not detected') RT-PCR test carried out no more than 72 hours before their arrival into Ireland, unless exempt.
There is very little tourists here. It is mainly Irish people returning from holidays who are coming into the country. We had a big influx of people at Christmas, people who live in America, UK and other countries visiting family.
People are mostly just going to work and going home. Before Covid January February time was always off season and many tourist places were closed.
St Patricks Festival is planning to return to proper events in March but they have not announced anything yet . That would be something to keep an eye on as to how things are in Ireland for tourists.
Its hard to tell you about how people feel about tourists, as its not something that most Irish people care about right now.